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A jalapeno-mango margarita on a wooden board with a colorful napkin and flowers around it.
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Jalapeño-Mango Margarita

With a kick of spice and just the right touch of sweetness, this jalapeno-mango margarita is the perfect cocktail to liven up your next gathering. Made with fresh jalapeno, mango and splash of mango nectar for an extra fruity burst, everyone always loves the spicy-and-sweet twist on your typical margarita, and it's the quintessential sipper for those leisurely patio nights with your favorite people.
Course Beverages
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 279kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or small measuring cup
  • Muddler
  • Citrus juicer

Ingredients

  • Sea salt for garnish, optional
  • Chili powder for garnish, optional
  • 2 fresh jalapeño slices cut about ½-inch thick
  • ¼ cup diced mango
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 lime
  • 2 ounces mango nectar
  • 2 ounces tequila preferably reposado
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur preferably Grand Marnier or Cointreau

Instructions

  • If making the garnished rim, mix together some sea salt and chili powder on a small plate. Run a slice of lime around the rim of the serving glass and turn into the salt-chili powder mixture. Turn over and add ice.
  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeno slices and diced mango to release the oils from the jalapeno slices and break down the mango.
  • Add the lime juice, mango nectar, tequila, orange liqueur and ice. Pop on the cocktail shaker top and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds.
  • Strain the margarita into ice-filled glass. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 853IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg